Check the box for and select Windows 7 or Windows XP (Service Pack 3) . Check the box for "Run this program as an administrator" . Click Apply , then OK . 2. Update to the Latest Official Patch
Older DRM tools often conflict with modern Windows security protocols. Tweaking the executable properties can sometimes bypass minor detection bugs. Right-click pes2013.exe and select . Navigate to the Compatibility tab. Pes 2013 No Cd Dvd-rom Drive Found
Newer Windows versions (10/11) often block the older SecuROM drivers. Right-click the pes2013.exe file, go to Properties > Compatibility , and select "Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows 7" or "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)". Run as Administrator: Check the box for and select Windows 7
Newer versions of Windows (10 and 11) have disabled certain legacy drivers (like SecuROM or SafeDisc) for security reasons. How to Fix the Error 1. Use an ISO Image (Virtual Drive) If you have a digital backup (ISO file) of your legal copy: Right-click the ISO file. Select Mount . Right-click pes2013
Paradoxically, users who do have a physical drive may still see the error if they have virtual drive software (Daemon Tools, Alcohol 120%) installed. The game’s protection sometimes becomes confused, seeing a virtual drive as the primary drive but failing to find the physical media there.
Below is a comprehensive guide to diagnosing and fixing this issue so you can get back on the pitch. Understanding the Cause of the Error
This guide is for educational purposes. Only apply these fixes if you own a legitimate, licensed copy of Pro Evolution Soccer 2013.